Line fishing without sinker allowed in SW abalone disease control areas, all other restrictions remain in place. An extension to the control area now at Cape Bridgewater after detections outside the existing area. Surveillance continues. agriculture.vic.gov.au/biosecurity/an… Victorian Fisheries Authority

In our latest ‘AgVic Talk’ episode we chat to far East Gippsland dairy and beef farmer Chris Nixon about how he dealt with prolonged drought, and the long-term changes it brought to running the property. Listen in 🎧 bit.ly/2TvK7qt GippsDairy East Gippsland CMA

A new dog disease, ehrlichiosis, has been confirmed in Victoria. Dog owners and veterinarians are urged to be on the lookout and report any suspected cases to 1800 675 888. agriculture.vic.gov.au/biosecurity/an…

Boating, fishing, diving and snorkelling can resume from Cape Grant to Narrawong (including Portland) and Discovery Bay with a reduction of the abalone disease Control Area from midnight tonight. Narrawong area has Fisheries Notice in place. For more info: agriculture.vic.gov.au/abalone

Vic ag communities will be supported with lifesaving defibrillators thanks to Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) and St John Ambulance Victoria. VFF President Emma Germano today announced that seven St John defibrillators will be delivered to remote communities across Victoria in the coming weeks.

Farmer, Ben Jackson from Guyra in northern NSW, found a special way to pay tribute to his Aunty Deb Cowdery. He wasn't able to go to the funeral because of border closures. "I feel a bit hopeless here on the farm, but I wanted to show my love somehow," Ben told The Weekly Times.

Ag Vic has won the Government Award at this year’s Australian Biosecurity Awards for its efforts in managing the country’s largest outbreak of avian influenza. The response is a testament to our strong biosecurity system. Meet the team. youtube.com/watch?v=hgaD5w…

Agriculture Victoria is available to support fire-affected farmers in the West Wimmera with animal welfare issues. If you have any animal welfare concerns or livestock that need to be assessed, please call Ag Vic District Veterinary Officer on 0409 061 202.

Property Identification Codes (PIC) are crucial to help us find and contact properties in an emergency, like foot and mouth or lumpy skin diseases. If you have any livestock, farmed or as pets, apply for a PIC now: youtu.be/ZHRil1HAMsM agriculture.vic.gov.au/PIC

In the next ‘The Good, The Bad, and the Bug-ly’ podcast Jeff Milne talks about how to care for your citrus trees and knowing what pests and diseases can look like in your citrus, and how then to manage them. Listen 🎧 now buff.ly/3oSUUWk

Stock Sense webinar: 31st January at 7pm. Hear from Dr. Rob Barwell - AHA, Dr. Berwyn Squire - Ag Vic, and Jack Briscoe - Futura Kelpies. Our guest speakers will be presenting on topics relating to Sheep and Goat Biosecurity. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

There are lots of mozzies about this summer. If you’re heading outdoors hiking or camping, remember to pack mozzie repellent. betterhealth.vic.gov.au/protect-yourse…

Having a Property Identification Code (PIC) is a crucial way to prepare your property for emergency situations. PICs are free and easy to get from the Agriculture Victoria website. Register now: agriculture.vic.gov.au/PIC  #biosecurity #agriculturevictoria #animalhealth

In this episode of AgVic Talk, Berrybank Farm’s Jock Charles and president of the Victorian Bioenergy Network, Andrew Lang explore how they are using farming byproducts to produce energy. Listen online at 🎧 agriculture.vic.gov.au/AgVicTalk #AgTech #Energy #AgVicTalkS5 #sustainability

We offer free worm testing for pig herds. If you own pigs, our staff will visit your property to help you develop and biosecurity plan and undertake testing for roundworm and whipworm. Find out more: agriculture.vic.gov.au/livestock-and-… or email [email protected]

Students from Derrinallum P-12 College recently took part in a Get into Digital Agriculture workshop at our Hamilton SmartFarm as part of the AgSTEM program teaching students how STEM learnt at school can be applied to real-life careers . Find out more at getintoagstem.com.au

Protect your pigs from diseases by making biosecurity a priority 🐷 Our staff can visit your property and help you develop a strong biosecurity plan and undertake free worm testing for your pig herd. For more information, visit go.vic.gov.au/3to9AAZ

Have you met Rocky, Frizzle and Greg? Our vets Kate and Jeff got to meet them recently when they tested them as part of our response to avian influenza. Check out this video of their meeting that shows exactly what happens when we swab or test birds. It’s free, super quick, does

Watching a fleece thrown in slow motion never gets old! neXtgen Agri Ltd